Haye Cornwall’s Mission: Small-Scale, Big Impact
Kate and her partner dreamed of a place where animals and people could live in balance. Instead of growing too big, they keep their 25-acre sanctuary small enough to care for every donkey, pony, chicken, and pig. A cozy holiday cottage and wellness retreats help support the animals while giving visitors time to rest and connect with nature.
“Be the Beaver”: Rethinking Rewilding as Regeneration
At Haye Cornwall, land regeneration means planting hedges, looking after trees, and letting animals like Buddy the pig dig up soil so wildflowers can grow. Humans and animals team up to give nature a helping hand.
Animal Care Innovations: From Track Systems to Sticky Weed
Buddy the Pig: Wildflower Gardener
Buddy isn’t just adorable — his rooting helps wildflowers bloom. 🌸
Circular Tracks Instead of Open Fields
Animals follow track systems with hay spread out, keeping them moving and curious — just like they would in nature.
Cornwall’s Natural Bounty: Beaches, Celtic History & Sanctuaries
Cornwall isn’t only about beaches — it’s full of quiet moors, stone circles, and coastal gems. Near Haye Cornwall you can explore:
- Hurlers Stone Circles
- Cheesewring Rock Formation
- Whitsand Bay (Tregonhawke & Tregantle beaches)
Nearby animal sanctuaries include:
Wellness Retreats: Yoga, Cacao & Animal Connections
Guests can stay in the cottage (once used to store apples and potatoes) and join retreats with yoga, meditation, and cacao ceremonies. Caring for animals and being outdoors helps visitors slow down, breathe, and feel part of nature again.
Why Modern Life Needs More Birdsong
Kate worries that many children don’t hear birds, see stars, or know where food comes from. Haye Cornwall gives people the chance to get muddy, meet animals, and enjoy the simple beauty of the outdoors.
Vegan-Friendly Cafés in Cornwall
Cornwall also has delicious vegan stops. Kate recommends:
Final Thoughts
Haye Cornwall proves that small sanctuaries can have a big impact. With animal rescue, land regeneration, and wellness retreats, it’s a place where animals, people, and nature grow together.🌱 Support their work at Haye Cornwall or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Learn More About What is Discussed on the Podcast
- 🐵 Visit the Monkey Sanctuary in Cornwall to meet rescued primates and learn about their care.
- 🫏 Discover the Flicka Donkey Sanctuary, home to many rescued donkeys.
- 🦭 Support marine life at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, where seals are healed and released back into the sea.
- 🪨 Explore history at the Hurlers Stone Circles and see ancient stones on Bodmin Moor.
- 🌱 Plan your stay or retreat at Haye Cornwall and experience compassionate travel in nature.
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